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Summary Sentence: The purpose of this talk is to provide a foundational understanding of the importance of collaboration through strategic and public private partnerships and its impact on the innovation ecosystem.
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Sherry FarrugiaThere is so much complexity in the world of innovation that it is often too difficult to take on independently. The purpose of this talk is to provide a foundational understanding of the importance of collaboration through strategic and public private partnerships and its impact on the innovation ecosystem.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the difference between strategic vs. public-private partnership.
Evaluate how the process of innovation can be accelerated in an academic environment through partnerships.
Discuss the impact of partnering on the innovation ecosystem.
Presenter: Sherry N. Farrugia, Chief Operating and Strategy Officer, Pediatric Technology Center, Georgia Institute of Technology Partnership Director, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
As the COO of the Pediatric Technology Center, Ms. Farrugia manages daily activities associated with the Center, and the overall execution of key business initiatives to improve efficiency, effectiveness and reduce administrative costs. She provides executive level leadership for business and operational functions such as budget planning and organization of team process around a function. This includes providing insight into the innovations, new technologies and start up developed as a result of the partnership.
This event is part of the Demystifying How Georgia Tech Works event series, organized by the ADVANCE Program at Georgia Tech. For questions or comments, please contact Pinar Keskinocak or Beril Toktay.
